John Wilson McConnell (July 1, 1877 – November 6, 1963) was a Canadian businessman, newspaper publisher, humanitarian, and a significant philanthropist in the province of Quebec, Canada.
Read more about John Wilson McConnell: Early Life, St. Lawrence Sugar, Montreal Star, Philanthropy, Death
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